Youth And Young Adult Ministries
The Youth and Young Adult ministry works to sustain and enhance the lives of our youth, and their parents and the young adults through education, prayer, and the sacramental life here at Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church. To achieve this goal, the youth and young adults are combined into similar age groups where through activities and events they have the opportunity to deepen their friendships with one another and further their knowledge and relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
♦ GOYA
YAL
"The Saint Catherine Young Adult Ministry provides opportunities for young adults to nurture their relationship with Christ through Eucharistic worship, education, fellowship and service."
YAL Young Adult League: Through activities and events and through attending services, young adults are encouraged and supported to build stronger relationships with their peers and to become well-rounded members of the parish community.
Welcome to GOYA
Junior GOYA
Senior GOYA
Jr. GOYA or Junior Greek Orthodox Youth of America ministers to our middle school students, ages 11-14. The focus of this ministry is to strengthen the spiritual friendship of young Orthodox Christians while acquiring a better understanding of who God the Holy Trinity is. Jr. GOYA works to educate young members of the Church, encouraging them to become active sacramental participants in the life of the Body of Christ.
GOYA or Greek Orthodox Youth of America ministers to our middle school through high school students, ages 14-18. The focus of this ministry is to strengthen the spiritual friendship of young Orthodox Christians while acquiring a better understanding of who God the Holy Trinity is. GOYA works to educate young members of the Church, encouraging them to become active sacramental participants in the life of the Body of Christ.
Yearly GOYA Events
The annual Metropolis of Denver Basketball Event is the largest Orthodox gathering of any kind, in the entire Metropolis of Denver, and offers an atmosphere of Christian fellowship and friendly competition for hundreds of GOYANS, family, and friends.
The 2026 GOYA Basketball Event Weekend will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma February 13 - 16, 2026.
GOYA Basketball Tournament
March 27-29, 2026
Price, $145/participant
This retreat is for all middle and high school aged children.
Any questions or concerns regarding registration, please call or email Dn. Alexios Demos at 303-333-7794 or ministries@denver.goarch.org
Looking forward to seeing you there!
The deadline to register is March 22, 2026
GOYA Front Range Lenten Retreat
July 20, 2026 - August 1, 2026
Our mission at Camp Emmanuel is to provide a transforming summer camp experience that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit, of each camper with a focus on Orthodox Christian values. We strive to cultivate a community where our youth can deepen their relationship with God, discover their unique talents, and cultivate lifelong friendships.
Camp Emmanuel
Hope & Joy
HOPE stands for Holy Orthodox Primary Education and JOY stands for Junior Orthodox Youth. Hope and Joy launches into new experiences for our young children including: Vacation Bible School, Christmas Program and the Holy Friday Youth Retreat. Other activities are planned throughout the year to educate our children in the Orthodox faith, build relationships within our church, serve our broader community through outreach and to provide our children with a safe, fun and loving environment to socialize.
LAP
Little Angels Playgroup
LAP provides opportunities for our youngest parishioners of Saint Catherine to get to know one another. Play groups are organized at local parks, play areas, or parishioner's homes to build foundational Orthodox relationships for our children and their parents. Additional events are planned throughout the year to give our youngest children the chance to participate in the liturgical life of the church.